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Tired, anxious, bloated, overwhelmed, or just “not yourself”? These symptoms won’t fix themselves - but the right plan can.

I help women in their 40s reverse perimenopause symptoms by addressing stress, sleep, digestion, and metabolism with a clear, step-by-step system. You don’t have to wait months to feel better…You just need the right roadmap.

Stable hormones are the key to unlocking steady energy, improved mood, and better stress resilience - especially as you navigate the challenges of perimenopause. It’s time to take control of your health with a simple, actionable plan that supports hormone health and metabolism, helping you feel like yourself again. Start your journey to lasting energy and clarity today and thrive through this powerful life transition.

Meet The Owner

Hi!

I’m Karen Przybylski, a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner and Board Certified, Licensed Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (TCM).

I help busy Moms cut through perimenopause confusion and get back to feeling like themselves again – in as little as 3 weeks.

You’re not crazy, and this isn’t just “getting older.” Fatigue, mood swings, anxiety, restless nights, and stubborn weight gain? That’s hormones at play.

If you’ve felt dismissed or brushed off, I see you, because I’ve been there, too.

Using a root-cause, personalized approach, I help you finally get the clarity and relief you’ve been searching for, so you can feel like yourself again.

I was stressed out, developed digestive issues, and didn’t know what to do. Over the years I tried everything – probiotics, detoxing, cleansing, restrictive diets, intermittent fasting – anything I could find. I would get temporary relief only to have it all come back within a few months. Nothing worked long-term. I hated how I felt – tired, bloated, cranky, unable to digest food properly, and afraid to dine out. I love fashion and none of my clothes fit me right so I never felt I had anything to wear. My energy was so low, I woke up exhausted, had no energy to play with my kids, and had a consistent 2 pm slump that required coffee to make it through the rest of the day.

It was time to make a change. I knew how powerful food was and decided to use nutrition as the first step to healing my body. I made an effort and made the changes. I adhered to a regimen of clean eating, eliminating gluten, dairy, sugar, and refined foods. I saw how well it worked in my life, but I still needed something more to push me to the final place of feeling like me and having long-term results. After extensive research and education, I became a Functional Medicine Practitioner.

Integrating Functional Medicine diagnostic assessments with TCM played a pivotal role in identifying the underlying causes of my symptoms and served as a blueprint for my wellness plan. I ordered an Adrenal Stress test & GI Map test. I identified the root cause of my exhaustion was high cortisol and IBS was severe dysbiosis and low pancreatic enzymes alongside an H. Pylori infection. I created a targeted supplement and nutrition plan for myself. Within just a few weeks on the adrenal protocol I had 80% more energy! After that I started to treat my gut issues and within 2 months was back on track with my weight and my clothes fit again. I continued to support my wellness plan by incorporating stress management techniques, hormone balancing, regular exercise, self-care and prioritized quality sleep. I wasn’t bloated, tired, irritable, or experiencing any of the digestive issues I had before. Most importantly, my symptoms did not return…until perimenopause.

One day I hit a wall—out of nowhere, I was battling extreme fatigue, restless sleep, brain fog, irritability, and I couldn’t multitask like I used to. I knew something was off. Functional lab testing confirmed it: low progesterone, estrogen dominance, classic signs of perimenopause. With the help of the DUTCH test and years of clinical experience, I created a targeted nutrition and lifestyle plan, set boundaries, and finally started to feel like myself once again.

Perimenopause is unpredictable. It requires more than a one-size-fits-all approach, it takes personalized care, expert insight, and ongoing adjustments. Unfortunately, most conventional systems aren’t built for that. That’s where I come in.

It took me years of trial and error to find a resolution to my problems, but you don’t have to! I have the experience and expertise to streamline treatment and have you feeling an improvement in symptoms in as little as 3 weeks.

As a busy mom myself, I know how easy it is to put yourself last – especially when fatigue, brain fog, mood swings, and weight gain start showing up out of nowhere. With so much conflicting information online and the constant push toward one-size-fits-all hormone therapy, it’s hard to know where to turn.

That’s why I created Perimenopause Made Simple, a 12-week program designed to take the guesswork out of what’s happening in your body. You deserve more than a quick fix. There is a natural, personalized way to feel like yourself again. This chapter isn’t about losing control, it’s about reclaiming it. You’ve taken care of everyone else. Now it’s time to take care of you.

Feeling exhausted, snappy, and foggy for no reason? Let me help you, click the link below.

You might feel like you’ve tried everything, but here’s an effective plan that produces real results.

Are you with me?

How many times have you encountered extreme fatigue, irritability, unexplained weight gain even though you haven’t changed how you eat? It seems like everything you research just brings you more confusion. What you read online on Monday conflicts with what you read on Wednesday, why?

Fast. Don’t fast. Take creatine. Eat more protein. Sleep more. Exercise—but not too much.
Sound familiar?

This kind of advice is everywhere, but it’s incredibly generalized. It doesn’t reflect the reality of your life—or your body.

What if your body isn’t breaking down protein properly?
What if you’re up at night waiting for your teenager to get home safely—or being woken up by little ones who still need you? Telling busy moms to “just get more sleep” or “reduce stress” without context is missing the point.

You can’t remove the stress of managing drop-offs, remembering teacher appreciation week, planning summer camps, juggling meals, or keeping everyone’s laundry sorted for the weekend. The mental load isn’t going anywhere.

That’s why one-size-fits-all advice falls short. You deserve real answers—based on what’s actually happening in your body.

It’s time to move forward with a plan made for you, so you can stop just surviving and start feeling like yourself again.

The trouble is, you’ve got to get to the root cause at some point.
You’ve tried all the diets, juice cleanses, and gut detox tips to fix your digestion, lose weight, or boost your energy—but nothing is delivering the lasting results you deserve. That’s because surface-level fixes don’t address what’s really going on: hormone imbalances, stress overload, and a metabolism that’s shifting in perimenopause.

Maybe they worked for a little while, allowing you to feel better for a few days or even weeks. Suddenly, IT’S BACK- the the headaches, the irritability and anxiety, unable to sleep, and waking up exhausted.

It’s time to stop guessing and start healing—with a personalized, natural approach designed for busy Moms over 40.

I know, it's tough.

You’ve heard all of this before, and you really WANT to make a change. I know what it’s like to experience the kind of discomfort that you’d do ANYTHING to make go away. You’re determined but also discouraged because…

Even when you eat healthy & exercise, you still have issues with weight gain
You haven’t seen results in the past and have a hard time sticking with a program. What’s the difference this time?
You wake up feeling exhausted, and coffee doesn’t get you moving in the morning the way it once did
You’ve done this before, and even when it seemed like you were improving, it went right back downhill shortly afterward

This frustrating, constant state of fatigue and lack of motivation makes you...

Want to clean up your diet but what’s the point when nothing changes?
You’re constantly not feeling like yourself, especially irritability or weight gain that doesn’t budge and you are quick to anger with loved ones.

Disappointed in the direction that your health has taken despite your efforts.
You can’t keep up with activities you used to love – you get winded too easily, you don’t have the energy, can’t keep up, and limit social events.

You’re not happy with how you look or how you feel, but what can you do?

It’s time to get to the root cause of why you're feeling this way, and ditch the temporary fixes!

Here's how the Digestive Health Center can help you...

ONE-ON-ONE PRACTITIONER SUPPORT

Get personalized, one-on-one support to help you overcome your biggest challenges! We specialize in perimenopause -related issues such as fatigue, disrupted sleep and food sensitivities. If you suffer from symptoms such as - headache, constipation, gas, bloating, fullness, brain fog, exhaustion, weight gain & more - we can help identify the root cause and tailor a treatment specific to your body's needs.

SPECIALTY LAB TESTING

Digestive Health Center makes practical and effective use of specialty lab tests to help understand the physiological profile of each individual patient. This allows us to develop treatment plans that are targeted, comprehensive, and individualized.

THERAPEUTIC NUTRITION PLANS

Our "Food First" approach to treatment is what sets us apart from traditional medical interventions. Food is a powerful source of information for our body. The food choices that we make on a daily basis affect the epigenetic expression of our genome. This dictates which genes are “turned on”, the cofactors available to support biochemical reactions, and the composition of our gut microbiome based on the food sources made available to them.

HERBAL THERAPY & SUPPLEMENTS

Digestive Health Center will match the right herbal formula(s) to your current health needs, taking into account your "whole picture” including constitution, lifestyle, nutrition, stress, genetics, and environment. Herbal therapy & supplements help repair compromised tissue, reduce inflammation, support digestion, improve sleep, rebalance hormones, and help your body adapt to stress.

Functional Lab Testing

Adrenal Stress Profile

Comprehensive Stool Test

DUTCH Hormone Test

Are you experiencing chronic stress, insomnia, anxiety and fatigue? Having trouble losing weight? Genova’s Adrenocortex Stress Profile is comprehensive – assessing cortisol diurnal rhythm, DHEA, and cortisol awakening response (CAR). Salivary Cortisol testing is the gold standard. When coupled with the DUTCH urine test, we get the full hormone picture.

The gut plays a powerful role in hormone balance—especially through the estrobolome, the group of microbes that help regulate estrogen metabolism. This test can uncover hidden imbalances in your gut that may be driving estrogen dominance, mood swings, or perimenopausal symptoms. By addressing these root causes, we can create a targeted plan to restore balance and help you feel like yourself again.

Provides a detailed look at hormone levels and metabolism, making it especially valuable for women over 40. It offers insights into weight gain, fatigue, anxiety, insomnia, and mood swings. DUTCH shows how your body processes hormones. This allows for a personalized approach to restoring energy, mood, sleep, and metabolism through targeted interventions.

Most of the detoxes, cleanses and supplements that you’ve tried are not targeted and specific to your body’s individual needs. The results are short-term. They don’t give you a way to keep going, so your gut doesn’t truly get healthy.

The key to lasting health is nourishing your body with the right food and supplements for your unique needs and making small, sustainable lifestyle shifts to aid your body’s own healing abilities!

With my whole-body approach, you’ll get the tools, resources, and most importantly, the SUPPORT you need to nourish your body with clean, whole foods, that aren’t drenched in ingredients that’ll harm your digestive system. Discover hacks that make healthy eating a snap, and replace old habits with a new attitude!

Imagine how you’ll feel when you can:

Wake up refreshed, focused, and feeling balanced.
Trust your body and feel like you again.
Feel energized all day long (no more 2 p.m. crash!)!
Restore your health and vitality!
Be more physically active because you aren’t always tired!
Feel better overall!

Above all, imagine feeling free from hormone and energy struggles—and finally knowing your body well enough to shift with each phase of perimenopause. Because real relief means having a plan that evolves with you.

After 20 years of suffering with IBS and SIBO, Karen helped me eliminate my symptoms and heal completely - something gastroenterologists were unable to do. How? Through her grasp of the complex interdependencies of gut health, and, crucially, on her expert interpretation of the stool test she ordered. She then prescribed a targeted supplement and dietary regime, and offered warm support along the way. If you are searching from one blog and podcast to the next for an IBS cure as I did, stop shooting in the dark. Invest in a package with Karen - she is a generation ahead of the conventional digestive health paradigm.

Jacob H.

Karen is amazing! I struggled with stomach issues for years. Bloating, constipation, and gas. Karen put me on an elimination diet. So with that, I learned what I was sensitive to and what I should avoid! I felt so great at that point, I lost 10 lbs and kept it off! Whenever I have questions, shopping lists, meal planning, or need advice Karen is there for me I am so grateful to her for all she has done for me!

Amy P.

I was fortunate to receive treatment from Karen an enthusiastic and dedicated practitioner. What sets Karen apart is her personalized approach. She took the time to know me and tailored treatments to my unique needs. Her treatments not only relieved my pain and stress but also improved my overall well-being. I even discovered that I was suffering from Celiac Disease after seeing her for care. Her expertise and caring nature make her endearing. Thank you, Karen, for your positive impact on my health!

Emily O.

My main goal when starting to work with Karen was to work on my gut health and treat my SIBO. Karen helped me with my food choices and gave me supplements to help with my overall health and immune system. The biggest change since working with Karen is a reduction in my SIBO symptoms! I have worked with physicians and specialists and many of them don't know how to treat SIBO and told me to deal with it. She is the first person to listen to me about my symptoms and help me figure out how to treat them. My favorite thing about Karen is that she is willing to help hold your hand whether you choose to go with drastic changes or if you are managing a diet while living a fast-paced life. She works with me and provides great ideas for what I can do even though the rest of my family is not on the same food plan, or if I am traveling, or what to do during the holidays. She isn't judgmental and will work with any level of commitment, she is very sympathetic, empathetic, and supportive. Karen is organized and very knowledgeable. Anything she doesn't know she researches at great lengths and provides incredible insight. She is worth every dollar and you will see positive changes in your health and lifestyle. My favorite thing is she will work with you on an elimination diet and if you tell her certain things you can't live without, she will try to work around it! I would recommend this clinic to anyone looking at making positive lifestyle changes, anyone who is a female, anyone who is a parent trying to manage busy schedules, any working individual, and anyone who has trouble with their stomach, gut health, or digestive challenges.

Alyssa E.

The Perimenopause Type Quiz – What Type of Perimenopause Are You Going Through?

I get it, you’re busy and don’t have time to take the in-depth inflammation quiz. This is a quick 2-minute quiz to help you uncover which perimenopause hormone pattern is behind your symptoms.

Get on the Path to Health with a FREE Perimenopause Quiz!

Your hormone health is vital to so many different bodily functions.

It has an effect on your mood, sleep, brain function, and so much more. There are so many foods that we eat every day that can affect our hormone health negatively. I don’t want you to keep living in discomfort because of symptoms you’ve been told are “just part of getting older.”